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SIB 51 08 12: Power window replacement

Power window replacement on BMW F25 models (2011–2012); the fix is replacing the affected part.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10043921 · Mar 2012 · also written SI B51 08 12, B510812

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Service action: Replace passenger front window regulator.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 08 12
Also written: SI B51 08 12, B510812, 51 08 12, SIB-51-08-12, SI B510812
NHTSA ID10043921
Document IDs filedSIB-51-08-12
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX3
Model years2011–2012
ChassisF25
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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